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What is Limescale?
Limescale, also known as calcium carbonate, is a hard, white, chalky deposit which forms when hard water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, is heated or evaporates.
As water is heated, the dissolved minerals precipitate and bond to surfaces, particularly metallic ones like heating elements and pipe interiors. The warmer the water, the faster the process occurs, which is why equipment that heats water can be extremely vulnerable to limescale buildup.
How does limescale affect infection control?
Limescale affects infection control by providing a haven for bacteria and by compromising a machine’s efficiency to thermally disinfect equipment, by stopping it from reaching the required temperature. It can also reduce the flow of water or pressure in critical areas that can disrupt the cleaning process.
Mineral deposits from hard water can also be left as a residue within the machine or on instruments after processing, leading to corrosion and pitting, acting as a shield or hiding place for microorganisms.
What can you do?
To protect your machine from limescale, you can:
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Stanbridge Ltd
Unit 78, Powder Mill Lane
Questor
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1JA
Tel: 01689 806500